Nikola Joker’s older brother, Strahinja, was caught throwing a punch at another spectator during Monday night’s playoff game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets.
Thankfully, a brawl didn’t break out after one of Jokic’s brothers threw a punch. That being said, it’s still a bad look for the two-time MVP’s family.
It was reported Tuesday that the NBA is looking into this situation. Some fans believe the league should suspend Jokic’s brothers from attending future playoff games.
Others, however, are convinced the league will just look past this incident.
“The brothers of the League MVP punching fans in the arena…they’re definitely gonna brush past this,” one fan said
Another fan replied, “I think the league has to send a message.”
“They should be banned from all Nuggets games going forward,” a third fan wrote.
One of Nikola Jokic brothers punches a fan after Lakers Vs Nuggets Game 2 👀 pic.twitter.com/f0wLgKAV1q
— 𝓗𝓮𝔁𝓲𝔂𝔂𝔂 🇳🇿 (@Hexiyyy) April 23, 2024
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It’ll be interesting to see how the NBA decides to discipline Jokic’s brothers.
As for the series, the Nuggets erased a 20-point deficit in Game 2. Jamal Murray sent the fans home happy by drilling a game-winner over Anthony Davis.
The Nuggets and Lakers will resume their series on Thursday night in Los Angeles.